Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) qPCR (plasma)
Order Name
VZV qPCR Plasma
Test Number: 5194395
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5194395
Revision Date 12/12/2022
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Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) qPCR (plasma)
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature or FREEZE Specimen Collection: Plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Send plasma in a plastic transport tube. Specimens shipped at room temperature must be received at Viracor-IBT within 96 hours of collection. Special Instructions: Testing referred to Eurofins Viracor LLC TC#9501 Specimen Stability: Ambient: 96 hours, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: 30 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 2 - 4 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 818576 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 818576 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87799 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |